'''Led Zeppelin''' are often considered to write lyrics inspired from [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]]'s works. It can also be noted that one of Robert Plant's dogs was named [[Strider (Aragorn)|Strider]].

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'''Led Zeppelin''' was an English rock band active between [[1968]] and [[1980]], consisting of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham. Many fans believe that lyrics to several Led Zeppelin songs were inspired from [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]]'s works whilst noting that one of Robert Plant's dogs was named [[Strider (Aragorn)|Strider]].

==Songs with alleged Tolkien influence==

==Songs with alleged Tolkien influence==

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*Misty Mountain Hop

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"'''Misty Mountain Hop'''"

:The lyrics mention an encounter with the police after getting stoned in the park, and leaving to go to the [[Misty Mountains]] ("where the spirits fly").

:The lyrics mention an encounter with the police after getting stoned in the park, and leaving to go to the [[Misty Mountains]] ("where the spirits fly").

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*Over the Hills and Far Away

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"'''Over the Hills and Far Away'''"

:Believed to describe ''[[The Hobbit]]'' and [[Bilbo Baggins]]'s discovery of the [[One Ring]].

:Believed to describe ''[[The Hobbit]]'' and [[Bilbo Baggins]]'s discovery of the [[One Ring]].

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*The Battle of Evermore

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:Mentions the [[Ringwraiths]] and the "King of Peace", believed to be a figure similar to [[Aragorn]].

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*Ramble On

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:Mentions [[Gollum]] and [[Mordor]]

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''Stairway to Heaven'' has also been misinterpreted<ref>[http://www.tolkien-music.com/exclusions.html Exclusions] at [http://www.tolkien-music.com/ The Tolkien Music List]</ref> to have Tolkienian references such as the line "There's a feeling I get when I look to the [[West]] And my spirit is crying for leaving".

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"'''The Battle of Evermore'''"

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:Mentions the [[Ringwraiths]]. It also mentions the "Prince of Peace", a messianic-like figure who could be [[Frodo]] or [[Aragorn]], who "embraced the gloom" and "walked the night alone"; and a "Queen of Light".

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"'''Ramble On'''"

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:Mentions [[Gollum]] and [[Mordor]],

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"Stairway to Heaven" has also been misinterpreted<ref>{{webcite|articlename=Exclusions|articleurl=http://www.tolkien-music.com/exclusions.html|website=TM|accessed=12 October 2012}}</ref> to have Tolkienian references such as the line "''There's a feeling I get when I look to the [[West]] And my spirit is crying for leaving''".

==External links==

==External links==

* [http://www.reocities.com/athens/2406/ Led Zeppelin and J.R.R. Tolkien home Page], by Scott Selisker

* [http://www.reocities.com/athens/2406/ Led Zeppelin and J.R.R. Tolkien home Page], by Scott Selisker

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* {{WP|Led Zeppelin}}

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Led Zeppelin was an English rock band active between 1968 and 1980, consisting of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham. Many fans believe that lyrics to several Led Zeppelin songs were inspired from Tolkien's works whilst noting that one of Robert Plant's dogs was named Strider.

Songs with alleged Tolkien influence

"Misty Mountain Hop"

The lyrics mention an encounter with the police after getting stoned in the park, and leaving to go to the Misty Mountains ("where the spirits fly").